Gilmerton Highway Bridge
Gilmerton Highway Bridge
Crosses the AICW at Statute Mile 5.8, south of flashing daybeacon #22
Lift Bridge
35 feet closed vertical clearance
757-485-5488
VHF Hailing Frequency Channel 13
October 11, 2015
The draw of the Gilmerton (US13/460) bridge, mile 5.8, in Chesapeake:
(1) Shall open on signal at any time for commercial vessels carrying liquefied flammable gas or other hazardous materials.
(2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays:
(i) Need not open for the passage of recreational or commercial vessels that do not qualify under paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section.
(ii) Need not open for commercial cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs with tows, unless 2 hours advance notice has been given to the Gilmerton Bridge at (757) 485-5488.
(3) Shall open on signal at all other times.
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